Rishi Kapoor lauds 'M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story' (Movie Snippets)

Veteran Rishi Kapoor has praised the biopic "M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story" and said the film's lead actor Sushant Singh Rajput has done a good job.

"M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story" is a story about India's best known cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni. Sushant plays the title role in the film, directed by Neeraj Pandey.

"Saw film Dhoni. Sushant was totally Dhoni! All characters did good. And the two new girls are sure stars in the making. Director... splendid job," Rishi tweeted on Sunday morning.

Produced by Fox Star Studios and Arun Pandey of Inspired Entertainment, the film also features Kiara Advani, Disha Patani and Anupam Kher in pivotal roles.

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Alia spends Sunday at Akshay's women's self-defence centre

Actress Alia Bhatt spent her Sunday at action star Akshay Kumar's Women's Self Defence Centre (WSDC).

"A Sunday well spent at Akshay Kumar women's self defence centre! Such strong, inspiring girls and such a great initiative Aaditya Thackeray," Alia tweeted on Sunday.

Akshay thanked the actress for "joining us today and being a part of our initiative".

The "Khiladi" star also thanked Thackeray.

"One young man who needs to be thanked for his endless efforts is Aaditya Thackeray! Thank you for involving me. We need more young leaders like you," he shared.

WSDC is an initiative of Aaditya Thackeray and Akshay. The centre imparts self-defence training to women of any age free of cost.

WSDC trains girls in kudo, karate, Iaido, Aikijujutsu, Krav Maga and Kobudo.

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'Mirzya', a poetry in motion: Celebs laud Harshvardhan, Siyami

Bollywood celebrities Amitabh Bachchan, Meghna Gulzar and Suniel Shetty have praised filmmaker Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra's forthcoming epic romantic movie "Mirzya", saying that the film is a poetry in motion.

Celebrities like Sooraj Pancholi and Huma Qureshi have praised debutant Harshvardhan Kapoor, the son of veteran actor Anil Kapoor, and debutante Siyami Kher.

Here is what the celebs had to say about the actors and the film on Twitter:

Amitabh Bachchan: Saw 'Mirzya'...poetry in motion, stunning visuals and a fresh approach to story-telling.

Shabana Azmi: Anil Kapoor... Hung over from the sheer beauty of 'Mirzya'. Film made with passion, stunning visuals, outstanding music and dream debuts for the leads.

Meghna Gulzar: What an enthralling experience 'Mirzya' is! Effervescent performances, vibrant music and folklore entwined into an exceptional narrative. Wow!

Huma Qureshi: Such a special actor Harshvardhan Kapoor... All your hard work shines through my friend! 'Mirzya' a cinematic experience.

Athiya Shetty: 'Mirzya'... every frame exudes beauty! Harshvardhan Kapoor, the innocence you bring to Adil. Saiyami Kher, the warmth you bring to Suchi... So beautiful.

Suniel Shetty: Harshvardhan, you have taken debut performances levels higher Harsh! New benchmark set...'Mirzya'.

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